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The Return of Marketing Media and Cupcakes: COVID, Struggles, and Resilience

On February 8th, 2021, John and Angel Ondo's podcast 'Marketing Media and Cupcakes' vanished, with no explanation. Returning after four years and seven months, the couple reveals the real story behind their hiatus. Following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, Angel experienced health challenges that deeply impacted their life and small business. Angel talks about her devastating loss of taste and smell, which halted her cupcake business, while John shares how they adapted amidst personal and professional hurdles. They reflect on lessons learned, the shift in their business models, and plans for their three 'postseason' episodes as they reconnect with their audience. Join them as they explain their journey and share insights on resilience, marketing, and the impacts of COVID-19. If you're glad to see this podcast return, please let us know at john@ondomedia.com and like and subscribe.

00:00 The Mysterious Disappearance

01:07 The Last Episode and COVID Strikes

01:55 The Long Hiatus Explained

02:41 The Impact on Angel's Cupcake Business

04:00 The Struggles with COVID Symptoms

09:40 Vaccination and New Challenges

13:10 Struggles with Smell and Taste Post-COVID

14:07 Current State of Smell and Taste

15:57 Resuming Baking and Business Adjustments

16:48 New Business Model and Lessons Learned

21:50 Family and Work-Life Balance

23:14 Podcast Revival and Future Plans

Marketing Media and Cupcakes is back after a four-and-a-half-year hiatus. We are producing three new episodes in the fall of 2025, but having been gone for so long, we want to know if you want us to continue. Please like, share, and subscribe, or send us a note at john@ondomedia.com that you are listening!